Phlebotomist, Lab, 20hr, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,615 - 50,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is looking for an Outreach Phlebotomist in Worcester, MA. This role involves performing venipunctures and capillary collections, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate patient data management. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant phlebotomy training, and BLS certification.

The position offers a structured schedule with shifts ranging from 3 to 8 hours, along with potential for a signing bonus. Positions require mobility across various locations to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a phlebotomy certification from a recognized program.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 3 months.
• Prior experience in phlebotomy is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections on patients.
• Process specimens and log data accurately.
• Maintain inventory levels for supplies.
• Monitor and record refrigeration temperatures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support

Patient Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Completion from a recognized phlebotomy training program

Job description

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$19.32 - $36.70

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours

3, 4 hour shifts 5am -9am and 1, 8 hour shift 5am -1:30pm or 5:30am -2pm

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 4 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

20

Cost Center

10020 - 1720 MSSD Phelbotomy

Union

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Overview

The Outreach Phlebotomist performs all venipunctures and capillary collection on patients and transports all specimens to the Laboratory. Settings include physician's offices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home draws.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Review requisition and orders from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and tests meet guidelines for Medical Necessity. Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for tests that do not meet Medical Necessity guidelines and obtains appropriate signatures from patient and self.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing procedures as requested and associated quality control and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
• Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens. May create registration for outreach specimens in Hospital Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system.
• Searches master patient index (MPI) for appropriate patient demographic information using Metricom or other Laboratory Information System as provided.
• Logs specimens onto log sheets and assigns accession numbers to specimens and requisitions received.
• Labels blood and other specimens for testing according to hospital and laboratory requirements.
• Labels and packages specimens for transport to laboratory.
• Performs assigned duties to ensure an adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area. Monitors inventory levels and stores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner. Submits orders to replenish inventory.
• Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.
• Monitors and records refrigeration temperatures for refrigerators used to store supplies and/or specimens.

Position Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education:
  • High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy.
  • Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment, and maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.
• Experience/Skills:
  • Prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

FLEX - maybe required to work and travel to other locations and campuses per the needs of the department. Morning shift at North Pavilion building to ensure labs get drawn in a timely fashion so results are available to providers before 9am.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.